19,996 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 627 deaths, 12K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,996 on Thursday, June 4.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,996 on Thursday, June 4.
'The responsible decision:' Summerfest 2020 CANCELED due to COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The lakeside festival that draws hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Milwaukee each summer has been canceled for the first time in 53 years after it was earlier moved to September.Summerfest officials said Thursday, June 4 that out of an “abundance of caution” for fans, artists, vendors and staff, the event will not take place this year.Summerfest CEO Don Smiley says staff explored numerous options to operate the festival in a safe manner in light of the coronavirus outbreak, but could not find acceptable alternatives."It was a difficult decision," said Smiley. "It's painful.
MILWAUKEE -- The lakeside festival that draws hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Milwaukee each summer has been canceled for the first time in 53 years after it was earlier moved to September.Summerfest officials said Thursday, June 4 that out of an “abundance of caution” for fans, artists, vendors and staff, the event will not take place this year.Summerfest CEO Don Smiley says staff explored numerous options to operate the festival in a safe manner in light of the coronavirus outbreak, but could not find acceptable alternatives."It was a difficult decision," said Smiley. "It's painful.
Wisconsin prisons increase COVID-19 testing, quarantines
MADISON — All prisoners and staff in Wisconsin's 36 adult prisons will be tested for COVID-19 under the state Department of Corrections' plan to resume more normal operations.The new procedures include quarantining new prisoners and transfers for 14 days, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Thursday.
MADISON — All prisoners and staff in Wisconsin's 36 adult prisons will be tested for COVID-19 under the state Department of Corrections' plan to resume more normal operations.The new procedures include quarantining new prisoners and transfers for 14 days, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Thursday.
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.The format calls for each team playing eight games to determine playoff seeding plus the possible utilization of a play-in tournament for the final spot in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference postseason fields.
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.The format calls for each team playing eight games to determine playoff seeding plus the possible utilization of a play-in tournament for the final spot in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference postseason fields.
Mayor: Milwaukee bars/restaurants can reopen at 25% capacity Friday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Thursday, June 4 announced Milwaukee bars and restaurants may reopen at 25% capacity starting Friday, June 5 amid the coronavirus pandemic.Bars and restaurants were forced to close to dine-in customers in March -- and have been limited to pickup and delivery service only.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Thursday, June 4 announced Milwaukee bars and restaurants may reopen at 25% capacity starting Friday, June 5 amid the coronavirus pandemic.Bars and restaurants were forced to close to dine-in customers in March -- and have been limited to pickup and delivery service only.
Milwaukee's Brady Street Festival canceled amid coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- The Brady Street Business Improvement District announced Thursday, June 4 that Brady Street Festival will be the latest fest to be canceled due to coronavirus.The popular block party on Milwaukee's east side was scheduled for Saturday, July 25.In a statement from Rachel Taylor, the executive director of the Brady Street BID:
MILWAUKEE -- The Brady Street Business Improvement District announced Thursday, June 4 that Brady Street Festival will be the latest fest to be canceled due to coronavirus.The popular block party on Milwaukee's east side was scheduled for Saturday, July 25.In a statement from Rachel Taylor, the executive director of the Brady Street BID:
DNR: Wisconsin state campgrounds reopen June 10 with special conditions
MADISON -- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials plan to re-open state campgrounds June 10.The department has kept campgrounds closed since March to slow the spread of the new coronavrius.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials plan to re-open state campgrounds June 10.The department has kept campgrounds closed since March to slow the spread of the new coronavrius.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island theme parks to reopen June 11
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will reopen to the public next week.SeaWorld Entertainment announced Thursday that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as well as Adventure Island water park will welcome visitors back beginning June 11, with what they call a phased reopening.
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will reopen to the public next week.SeaWorld Entertainment announced Thursday that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as well as Adventure Island water park will welcome visitors back beginning June 11, with what they call a phased reopening.
1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
WASHINGTON — Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March, a sign that the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the loss of jobs.The diminishing pace suggests that the job market meltdown that was triggered by the coronavirus may have bottomed out as more companies call at least some of their former employees back to work.The total number of people who are now receiving jobless aid rose only slightly to 21.5 million, suggesting that rehiring is offsetting some of the ongoing layoffs.Though applications for benefits are slowing, the latest weekly number is still more than double the record high that prevailed before the viral outbreak.
WASHINGTON — Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March, a sign that the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the loss of jobs.The diminishing pace suggests that the job market meltdown that was triggered by the coronavirus may have bottomed out as more companies call at least some of their former employees back to work.The total number of people who are now receiving jobless aid rose only slightly to 21.5 million, suggesting that rehiring is offsetting some of the ongoing layoffs.Though applications for benefits are slowing, the latest weekly number is still more than double the record high that prevailed before the viral outbreak.
19,564 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 618 deaths, 12K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,564 on Wednesday, June 3.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,564 on Wednesday, June 3.
Autopsy: George Floyd was carrier of COVID-19, had no lung damage or symptoms
MINNEAPOLIS -- George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County medical examiner.The medical examiner’s office released a detailed report Wednesday evening, June 3 that showed Floyd had tested positive for the virus on April 3, but did not exhibit any symptoms and did not have any lung damage.
MINNEAPOLIS -- George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County medical examiner.The medical examiner’s office released a detailed report Wednesday evening, June 3 that showed Floyd had tested positive for the virus on April 3, but did not exhibit any symptoms and did not have any lung damage.
Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19, study finds
WASHINGTON -- A malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective for that in the first large, high-quality study to test it in people in close contact with someone with the disease.Results published Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine show that hydroxychloroquine was no better than placebo pills at preventing illness from the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON -- A malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective for that in the first large, high-quality study to test it in people in close contact with someone with the disease.Results published Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine show that hydroxychloroquine was no better than placebo pills at preventing illness from the coronavirus.
Attorney: 'Steven Avery has tested positive for COVID-19'
MANITOWOC -- Steven Avery has tested positive for COVID-19, his attorney confirmed Wednesday, June 3 on social media.Kathleen Zellner wrote on Twitter: "It is true that Steven Avery has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus —he will fully recover.
MANITOWOC -- Steven Avery has tested positive for COVID-19, his attorney confirmed Wednesday, June 3 on social media.Kathleen Zellner wrote on Twitter: "It is true that Steven Avery has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus —he will fully recover.
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.All of AMC's theaters are shut down through June, which means the company isn't generating any revenue.
LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.All of AMC's theaters are shut down through June, which means the company isn't generating any revenue.
AP source: MLB rejects 114-game plan, tells union no counter
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball rejected the players' offer for a 114-game regular season in the pandemic-delayed season with no additional salary cuts and told the union it did not plan to make a counterproposal, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because no statements were authorized.Players made their proposal Sunday, up from an 82-game regular season in management’s offer last week.
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball rejected the players' offer for a 114-game regular season in the pandemic-delayed season with no additional salary cuts and told the union it did not plan to make a counterproposal, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because no statements were authorized.Players made their proposal Sunday, up from an 82-game regular season in management’s offer last week.
US private sector lost 2.7M jobs in May
LOS ANGELES -- Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.The number was well below the 9 million job losses forecast by Refinitiv economists."This number is so much below expectation, or what you would get if you built up from the claims number, that I wonder about it," said Kevin Hassett, a member of President Trump's economic team. "I'll go back to my desk and study it."He continued: "The number is so good, it's such good news, that I really have to dig deep into it and see if there's not something funny going on, because it's pretty far removed from what we'd get if we just added up the claims data and so on from the last survey."The losses were most pronounced at large businesses, which shed more than 1.6 million jobs in May.
LOS ANGELES -- Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.The number was well below the 9 million job losses forecast by Refinitiv economists."This number is so much below expectation, or what you would get if you built up from the claims number, that I wonder about it," said Kevin Hassett, a member of President Trump's economic team. "I'll go back to my desk and study it."He continued: "The number is so good, it's such good news, that I really have to dig deep into it and see if there's not something funny going on, because it's pretty far removed from what we'd get if we just added up the claims data and so on from the last survey."The losses were most pronounced at large businesses, which shed more than 1.6 million jobs in May.
19,011 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 610 deaths, 11K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,011 on Tuesday, June 2.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,011 on Tuesday, June 2.
Epidemiologists call for widespread contact tracing ‘as soon as possible’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
MINNEAPOLIS -- A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Contact tracing has been praised by health experts as a pillar of infection control that involves trained public health workers reaching out to people who may have been exposed to an infected person.The report calls on public health officials to implement a data-driven approach to contact tracing, suggesting that a “one-size-fits-all” approach would be detrimental in containing the spread of COVID-19.“Although we know that contact tracing, including use of digital technologies, has been employed in several Asian countries to combat COVID-19, we don’t know exactly what methods were used, how many cases were involved, and what the estimated impact was in reducing transmission since other mitigation strategies were employed at the same time,” authors of the report wrote.The report suggests that the effectiveness and potential for contact tracing is still very limited.“Contact tracing for COVID-19 is predominantly being done by telephone, given the potential exposure risk.
MINNEAPOLIS -- A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Contact tracing has been praised by health experts as a pillar of infection control that involves trained public health workers reaching out to people who may have been exposed to an infected person.The report calls on public health officials to implement a data-driven approach to contact tracing, suggesting that a “one-size-fits-all” approach would be detrimental in containing the spread of COVID-19.“Although we know that contact tracing, including use of digital technologies, has been employed in several Asian countries to combat COVID-19, we don’t know exactly what methods were used, how many cases were involved, and what the estimated impact was in reducing transmission since other mitigation strategies were employed at the same time,” authors of the report wrote.The report suggests that the effectiveness and potential for contact tracing is still very limited.“Contact tracing for COVID-19 is predominantly being done by telephone, given the potential exposure risk.